description Cocaine Bear Overview
Cocaine Bear is a 2023 horror comedy based on a real incident involving an American black bear that consumed a large quantity of cocaine. The film depicts the bear’s erratic behavior after ingesting approximately 75 pounds of the drug, with several human characters encountering it. It stars Keri Russell and features performances dedicated to actor Ray Liotta following his passing.
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info Cocaine Bear Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2023 |
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How much cocaine did the real bear consume in the Cocaine Bear story?
The real black bear found in Georgia in 1985 had consumed cocaine from a smuggler's duffle bag, with reports describing roughly 75 pounds of cocaine. Unlike the movie's rampaging animal, the real bear died and did not attack people.
Is Cocaine Bear based on a true story?
It is very loosely inspired by a 1985 incident involving a black bear and cocaine dropped during a smuggling operation. Elizabeth Banks directed the 2023 film, which turns the short real-life event into an R-rated horror comedy.
Who plays the human characters in Cocaine Bear?
The cast includes Keri Russell, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Alden Ehrenreich, and the late Ray Liotta. Ray Liotta's role as drug smuggler Syd White was one of his final film appearances.
Which studio released Cocaine Bear?
Universal Pictures released Cocaine Bear in 2023, with Elizabeth Banks directing from a screenplay by Jimmy Warden. The production was made for about $35 million, according to contemporaneous reporting.
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